Hey Jim and Drew - I was visiting your site last night and saw Pete's accomplishments. "Congratulations" I'm very impressed and proud to have a direct descendent of him. Her name is "Mike's Smoking Gunn" AKA "Babe".  I have been spending a lot of training time with her since day one as I am retired, but she has come further in the last month than any time before. She is going to make a great gun dog and is already a great companion.  -Michael & Colleen (Florida) 

Out of NDGC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn and Gambler's Blazin Chick (Judi) from their 2009 litter.  She's now 7 months old and I've got her collar conditioned and backing naturally almost to a fault, and pointing solid. She love to retrieve frozen pigeons, pheasants and woodcock with without an issue. Force fetch & WOW training have begun and I was expecting a fight but she's been the easiest Britt I've had to work with, she can take correction and maintain her drive. She's been a pleasure to work with the past 3 months. Main reason I went with this breeding was 1/ Pete's showings  & I was looking for a Britt off of Autens Keystone Cop & Autens Ami which are grandparents to Gamblers Ace in the hole. I had a pup off these two and this dog was a machine and it looks like things have gotten nothing but better since judging by how Belle's working out. You can see the intensity in her face every time she goes out after a retrieving dummy or on point. So far..... I'm a happy camper, looking forward to hunt tests this spring!  -Til Sandre (Ontario,Canada)

 In short, I could not be more pleased with him. In October I had him in SD and ND on pheasants and sharptails and in December he was with a trainer in Ohio working on quail. He will be going back to the trainer in March for more work. Unfortunately, due to our severe winter weather here in WV our grouse hunting has been curtailed, plus our grouse population is about as low as I can remember. I might also add he is a beautiful looking Brittany. -John Merrill (West Virginia)

"Daisy"

Jim and Drew - we just wanted to write and let you know that Daisy (FC Brooks Little Pete (Opie) x Nancy Drew (Lucy) 2010 breeding) is home and doing great and the kids simply adore her..  Thank you so much for allowing us the oportunity to own one of these premium puppies.
Louise Deppe and Family
Georgia

"Murphy"

Hi Drew and Dr. Carter - Murphy (NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Greta 2010 litter) went to the vet on Friday and got his vaccinations and we gave Dr. Lee copies of the records you gave us when we picked him up.  He's all well and was the sweetheart of the day with Vet's office.  We also started him on Frontline yesterday, planning ahead for when he gets around other dogs and
also just in case for a trip up to the hunt camp next weekend.  He's doing really well and settling in just fine.  I've attached a couple of photos thinking you might want to see how he's coming along. Thanks - Jim and Dianne, Orlando Florida 

"Sissy"

Jim & Drew  - I shall forever be in your dept for my precious gift. I named her Sissy because I kept telling the other girls(my daughter's dogs) I was going to get them a new sister. Sissy immediately took over the household and became the center of every-ones attention. She is so attentive and intelligent it is hard to believe she doesn't have some human qualities. My daughter has moved out now that I have returned to my home after retiring for the third and FINAL time. Sis is my constant companion except for my turkey hunts in the spring. I have spoiled her and will continue to do so as much as I can. She loves to ride in my truck and prefers the bed to the cab as she loves to switch sides often. She keeps a guarded eye on the front yard and is quite the capable hunter. She is very quick and will go on point even though I have never worked her to do either. She is healthy and receives her check-ups regularly. The vet and the attendants are always complimenting on how soft her coat is and how loving she is. It is just she and I and I could not wish for anything better. I can not express how much this dog has consumed my life. She is the most intelligent and animated dog whom I believe to be my best friend. I use to have a refrigerator magnet that said "If your dog could talk would they still be your best friend?"I think she would.
Thank you both so very much and we will continue to stay in touch.
Ken & Sissy
Tennessee

                                                                                                                  "Greta"

I have been taking Greta (2010 NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Greta) with me to Kirby Mountain for training. She is about 4 months old now and we put her on the "chain gang" with the other dogs while we work everyone. She sits and watches every thing that is going on. I have been working on her pry drive with clip wing birds and she is having a ball. She is really going through a growing spirit. We also have been working on the come command. Last week end we had our Club Day. They had 3 pups entered, so I put her in, I never laughed so hard when she broke away, Her brace mate was a 8 mouth old and she went hard to the front, leaving the other dog in her dust. She hunted off the path and a few times she really wanted to point.  She is a keeper!

Mike Blondin
Vermont

                                                                                        "Reno"
Thanks Jim and Drew for a great Brittany. Reno has been a great Chukar dog for just 7 months old.  He has great pointing instincts and natural ability for such a young dog.  He is also a great family dog.  Reno is out of your litter NFC/2xNAFC/FC/AFC Just Call Me Roy and Drews Favorite Ginger Snap.

Thanks again!
Damon Tweedy
Oregon

"Carter"

So sorry I’ve not been in touch to update you on our little man Carter from the 2011 NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Judi breeding, but it’s been a little busier at our house the last few weeks!  I’ve attached a couple of photos so you can see how he’s growing.  We call him Carter and our vet asked how we named him…we told him after you guys and he laughed when I said – just think someone may name their dog ‘Barker’ after you Dr. Barker!  We are really enjoying him.  He makes us laugh all the time. Carter is doing well.  He’s going to be such a good dog.  He has never had an accident in his kennel, he runs to get in his kennel and after the second night with us, never makes a sound at bed time.  He knows his bathroom spot and makes it every time.  He knows his name, is pretty good with here and sit…he loves to eat blooms that fall off the roses.  He snuck a pecan in the house in his mouth the other night but Winchester did that with a frog when he was a puppy so I can live with that!  We’ve yet to see him walk – he trots or runs everywhere.  He is so cute – don’t you think! Hope ya’ll are doing well and we’ll stay in touch – thank you again for entrusting your pup to us.  We really do love him.

Best,
Kim and Larry Blankenship
North Carolina

"June Carter"

Hey Jim and Drew!  Just wanted to give you an update on the female we aquired from the 2011 breeding of NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn and Smoke's Lightning Feather (Greta).  We named her June Carter which we thought was a great name for her.  She is bold and energetic and everything we could have hoped for.  We look forward to her future as a guide dog here at Kolomoki Plantation.

Many Thanks!
Kolomoki Plantation
Columbus, GA

"Cash"

Hello Again Jim and Drew!  I thought that you might want to also see how Cash was doing.  We were so pleased with "June Carter" out of the NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Smoke's Lightning Feather (Greta) litter that we thought she needed another buddy of equal quality to join her here at Kolomoki Plantation.  "Cash" is out of the 2011 FC/AFC Shady's Be Sumbuddy x Nancy Drew litter.  We have never had a liver/white Brittany here at Kolomoki so we hope that he will add a splash of color and class to our guide dog line up.  Thanks again for a great dog.  We have only the highest expectations of them both.

Kolomoki Planation
Columbus, GA

"Kirby"

Hey Guys!  Just wanted to send you a few pictures of our "Kirby" who is out of the 2011 NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Smoke's Lightning Feather (Greta) litter. He is doing great and we are so happy with him.  We can't wait to start competing with him in field trials when he comes of age! 

The Byrne Family
Michigan

"Pete"

Jim and Drew, Summer has arrived in San Diego.  It is hot and our "Pete" from the 2011 NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Smoke's Lightning Feather (Greta) litter,  really loves the water.  He plays in the hose while Joe is watering the vegetables and roses.  We have a small pastic kid’s pool which Joe fills up with water for him in the backyard.  He loves to jump in the pool and play in the water. If he could get into the Jacuzzi with us, I believe he would jump right in.  None of the other brittanies have any interest  in the water.    We are sending you a few  pictures of Pete  we took yesterday so you can see how much he has grown. He is doing great.  In a few of the pictures, you can see that he  has discovered flies!   Best wishes to you and your family. 

Debbie and Joe Artes
California

"Lizy"

Hi Jim and Drew! I am hoping to get some better pics of our newest pup, Lizy (from the 2011 NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Smoke's Lightning Feather (Greta) litter)  when we are up visiting her trainer, Ben Lorenson of Stone Ridge Birddogs next week in Maine. I had her up with another friend, John Hayes, today and was working her on a clipped wing bird and I think her pray drive is really kicking in. She ended up REALLY pointing and holding (although she was at the end of her check cord) she looked like a million bucks. I can not believe how attentive this little girl is. I can say she REALLY has a HEAD of her own and I only expect the best to come from her in future trial competitions - so you better watch out - there's a new girl in town!!! Hope you guys are getting some much needed rain down home.

Mike Blondin
Vermont

"Tut"

Hi Dr Carter and Drew! Just wanted to catch up with you briefly. As you remember, my familly and I purchased a brittany puppy from the 2010 of NFC/2xNAFC/FC/AFC Just Call Me Roy and Ginger litter. We named him Tut and we wanted you to know that he is a wonderful pet. We purchased a boykin spaniel (Truman) the day we got Tut and they are best buddies. My wife and Tut go for runs every day (3 miles summer but up to 10 when cooler). Just wanted you and Drew to know that we love our Tut, he has a wonderful home, great with kids, and gets plenty of exercise.Thanks again!

Dr. Thomas Neal Family
Georgia

"Stieg"

Hi Jim and Drew, We just wanted you to know how Stieg is doing. He is such a joy. We have a bird feeder in the backyard that attracts doves. Every time Stieg goes outside, he starts creeping until he sees the feeder. If there are doves there, he points and slowly creeps up on them. If there aren't any, he takes off and runs laps and explores his domain. Here's the latest picture of him. Everywhere we take him, people comment on how beautiful he is. We've even had cars pull up and roll down their windows to comment on him.

Thanks again for giving us this blessing.
Mike & Cindy Smith, Georgia

"Scarborough's Pistol Pete"

Jim and Drew, just wanted to give you an update on this great dog I have!  Scarborough's Pistol Pete is out of the 2011 litter from NGDC/NAGDC/FC/AFC Peter Gunn x Greta.  He is currently 6 months old and flash-pointed the first four planted birds.  He locked down tight on the next two which I killed for him.  Man, does this boy love to run and hunt and a great retriever to boot!  Never had a dog like this one and glad I found you guys.  What an amazing 6 month old puppy.  If he is this good at this young age, I can imagine what he is going to be like when he is older.  Just amazing.  Oh, and he likes to sleep in my bed too!

Joe Scarborough
Georgia